Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 28 at 8:46PM CDT until April 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 6:46pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kane and Kendall Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River from Red Gate Road in St. Charles downstream to
Millington, including the Montgomery gauge.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Low-lying parking lots at city hall and
Boy Scout Island are threatened in St. Charles. Fox River Trail is
threatened at St. Mary Park in St. Charles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain near the 13.5 foot
flood stage into Wednesday, then continue a slow fall.
- Flood stage is 13.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or
may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the
warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by Wednesday afternoon.
Area Description:
Kane, IL; Kendall, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov